Holly Hill issues citywide boil water notice Thursday evening

Published: Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:21 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:21 p.m.

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Holly Hill following the rupture of a water main on Walker Street, an official said.

Holly Hill Police Chief Mark Barker said the main ruptured after a woman driving an SUV accidentally struck a fire hydrant about 4:45 p.m. Thursday.

“The damage to the fire hydrant was such that it ruptured a water main, and the water was escaping at such a rate the SUV was partially submerged at about 3 feet,” Barker said. “It's going to effect a substantial amount of utility users in the area.”

Utility crews are expected to work past midnight in Holly Hill to fix a ruptured water main on Walker Street between Jarecki and Graham avenues, Barker said.

Water for drinking or cooking should be allowed to boil for one minute. Bacteriological tests will determine when the boil notice can be lifted, Barker said.

Residents are asked to use LPGA Boulevard or Flomich Street as Walker Street will be closed overnight between Jarecki and Graham avenues.

“We're just urging everyone to please avoid the area,” Barker said.

He also said residents can expect low water pressure through the night.

The accident is under investigation, and the driver did not suffer any injuries, Barker said.

<p>A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Holly Hill following the rupture of a water main on Walker Street, an official said.</p><p>Holly Hill Police Chief Mark Barker said the main ruptured after a woman driving an SUV accidentally struck a fire hydrant about 4:45 p.m. Thursday.</p><p>“The damage to the fire hydrant was such that it ruptured a water main, and the water was escaping at such a rate the SUV was partially submerged at about 3 feet,” Barker said. “It's going to effect a substantial amount of utility users in the area.”</p><p>Utility crews are expected to work past midnight in Holly Hill to fix a ruptured water main on Walker Street between Jarecki and Graham avenues, Barker said.</p><p>Water for drinking or cooking should be allowed to boil for one minute. Bacteriological tests will determine when the boil notice can be lifted, Barker said.</p><p>Residents are asked to use LPGA Boulevard or Flomich Street as Walker Street will be closed overnight between Jarecki and Graham avenues. </p><p>“We're just urging everyone to please avoid the area,” Barker said. </p><p>He also said residents can expect low water pressure through the night.</p><p>The accident is under investigation, and the driver did not suffer any injuries, Barker said.</p>